Is there a way to make your posts invisible to guests?
I'm a bit paranoid that my ex will find me on here. I've already changed my username...
Obviously she could just create an account but I'd rather it wasn't easy & I don't think she would if she didn't think there was any of my posts to view because they were invisible (if that makes sense!)
There is no way to make your posts invisible to guests but certain forums are invisible. Having said that I can't recall which they are!!
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I am already seriously considering locking down guest access more on v4.
Lurkers are a big part of RYL, as are people who have found us through searches. However, lurkers can always join but not post if they choose - and one could argue that trolls and unsavory members are more likely found through random google searches than they would be through other means.
I'd rather shift things to take more care of our existing members than worry about new ones.
In the mean time, there are private member only forums, you can have a private journal and if ever outed, you can change the name on every post you've made to something else.
That'd be a shame. Obviously there are privacy risks currently, and I know that people do feel quite uncomfortable about it - but I have heard of stories of people who didn't even register for the site, but found some brilliant advice through reading posts - and I'm almost certain that it's a pretty big disincentive for welcoming new people.
But it would make people more comfortable, which is good.
^Maybe on the main site (which would always be visible to guests) we could form some kind of 'advice board' where we can post tips and advice about certain topics, without having the personal info that comes with posting a thread for the world to see.
^Maybe on the main site (which would always be visible to guests) we could form some kind of 'advice board' where we can post tips and advice about certain topics, without having the personal info that comes with posting a thread for the world to see.
Kinda like Pandora's Box, but for advice.
There's no "like" button here, but *likes*
Could be a good compromise. There is lots of advice on the main site already, but reorganising it wouldn't hurt.
I like the idea of an advice board. I found the site through a google search, but it makes me a little nervous.. I don't know. I'd like it to be more private. A google search would still come up with stuff on the main site, wouldn't it?
And I'd love a "like" button. It can go next to hug/ quote in the corner. I keep trying to like posts, and getting disappointed, aha.
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I agree.
Obviously I know it would be silly to make everything private because I was a lurker once upon a time back in 2007 and it was reading other peoples threads / replies that made me join in the first place so why not just have a few left open still like the General Chat / Fun + Diatractions / First Aid etc.. Basically all the ones that could be used to help the Guests that visit the site without wanting to join..
I do feel that some threads really should be private though + something done about how publically people can be found. It worries me that my threads can be found on Google, especially my R+V thread.. I don't know if anything can be done about that but it is a concern for a lot of members that ther people would recognise them or their posts / threads.
This post was pointless but I do agree with Jodie's idea of an Advice Board, that seems like a pretty neat idea to have :)
Don't know if this would be possible, but could we have some threads visible to guests and others not? Maybe when you post a thread you could say whether you want it restricted to members or open to anyone to view?
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Don't know if this would be possible, but could we have some threads visible to guests and others not? Maybe when you post a thread you could say whether you want it restricted to members or open to anyone to view?
I like that idea. I think there are things on this site which so many people would benefit from reading - for themselves or to help people understand mental health - but I would never mention it to anyone in case they figured out what I'd written.
Always seem to get things just that little bit wrong.
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Making some things invisible to guests sounds like a good idea.
Also I'm a member of another website and certain parts of it are only avaliable to people who have made a certain number of posts. I guess it's to sift out the more long term members from the short term ones. So even if someone joins they have to post a certain amount before they have access to everywhere. Maybe something like that might be useful? Just a thought :)
^ That already exists here. I think both the Picture and Meet boards are only available to members who have made a set number of posts, no idea what the number is, five maybe?
As for guest access, well, I think it's good the way it is currently with both public and private boards. I, personally, dislike sites where you have to sign up before you can know what it's like, I prefer knowing a little bit about the lay of the land before joining.
